With only approximately 20% of their total area explored, the world's oceans contain some of the most uniquely weird animals on the planet. Many people have compared the deep ocean to deep space. Keep Reading
Traditional Food Around the World: 30 Famous Dishes You Can Make at Home
As a college student in my 20s, with no disposable income for travel, eating different foods from around the world offered a chance to explore other cultures affordably. For years I lived off the Keep Reading
Why the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace Matter Now More Than Ever
It's undeniable that getting outside and exploring nature is good for your mind, body, and soul. But is it good for the natural world? That depends. Are you going off trail when you hike? Have you Keep Reading
Why International Travel Insurance & Trip Cancellation Insurance Are Important for 2021 & Beyond!
Making travel plans is always incredibly exciting. Who doesn't love making itineraries, checking things off their world travel bucket list, and getting ready for the trip of a lifetime? But despite Keep Reading
Celebrating 10 Years of Green Global Travel (& 12 Years of Love)
This weekend marked the 12th anniversary of the first date Mary and I ever went on. And November 1 marked the 10th anniversary of the day we launched Green Global Travel. To commemorate both Keep Reading
40 Fascinating Christmas Traditions in Mexico
From Cinco de Mayo and Día de Los Muertos (a.k.a. Day of the Dead Festival) to tacos, tequila, and piñatas, traditional Mexican culture has become increasingly embedded in American popular Keep Reading
40 Ways to Celebrate New Year Traditions Around the World
[Updated 12/15/2020] Did you know that more people celebrate New Years around the world than any other holiday? But, of course, that doesn’t mean that we all celebrate it in the same way. How Keep Reading
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Normally at this time of year we'd be posting our annual Best Gifts for Travelers guide, showcasing all the best travel gear for your 2021 adventures. But in 2020, the entire world got a stark Keep Reading
20+ Best Christmas Light Displays in Georgia 2020 (with Map!)
[UPDATED DECEMBER 2, 2020] It's no secret that our family truly loves Christmas. Whether we're heading out to enjoy our favorite Atlanta Christmas events or staying home to Keep Reading
The Best Gifts for Campers, Hikers & Nature Lovers
With international travel at an all-time low, camping, hiking, and other forms of outdoor recreation have never been more popular. America's state parks, national parks, and national forests are Keep Reading
The Best Food Gifts From Around the World (The Ultimate Gourmet Guide)
I grew up in a lower middle class family and worked my way through college. So I couldn't afford to travel internationally much until I was in my thirties. For me, eating exotic food from around Keep Reading
15 Simple Recycled Christmas Cards Crafts for Kids
Here at Green Global Travel, we like to put an emphasis on the green aspect by finding lots of little ways to make life more sustainable. Of course one of the most important aspects of this mission Keep Reading
2020 Atlanta Christmas Events: 50+ Things to Do For Christmas in Georgia
[Updated December 1, 2020] Everyone knows that we're passionate about ecotourism and nature conservation. But unless you’re a long-time reader, you might not know that our family is equally Keep Reading
The Norse Gods: An Intro to Viking Mythology & Key Sites in Norway
There aren't many archeological relics that remain from the Viking era, and very few recorded documents on Viking mythology due to it being an oral culture. So ship burial sites, unearthed rune Keep Reading
The 30 Best Hiking Backpacks & Daypacks for 2020
Hiking and other forms of outdoor recreation have become increasingly vital to many people's health (and, if we're being honest, sanity) in 2020. You can tell from the record-breaking crowds at Keep Reading
The 15 Best Kauai Waterfalls (and How to Get to Them)
Hawaii’s fourth largest island, Kauai, is known as the “Garden Island,” and for good reason. The island is filled with a variety of stunning terrain, including tropical rainforests, lush valleys, Keep Reading
